The table below contains a list of cases handled by our customs law firm. The “noticed amount” column identifies the initial dollar amount demanded for payment made by customs and the “mitigated amount” column identifies the reduced dollar penalty or damage amount we were able to obtain once we filed a petition for remission or mitigation.
As you can see, we have been able successfully obtain a $0 penalty, which is extraordinary relief, and when not possible, we are still able to obtain substantial reductions that save clients money.
If you are looking for our results in customs currency seizure cases that page is viewable here.
| Total Number of Penalty Cases: | 65 | ||
| FP&F CASE NO. | NOTICED AMOUNT | MITIGATED AMOUNT | BASIS FOR PENALTY/DAMAGES |
| 2020-4909-200085-01 | $4,905.12 | Pending | 19 USC 1526 |
| 2020-4909-200084-01 | $ 2,316.84 | Pending | 19 USC 1526 |
| 2020-4909-200083-01 | $ 4,540.05 | Pending | 19 USC 1526 |
| 2020-3802-2300021-01 | $ 69,891.00 | $ 6,989.10 | 1595a(b), 19 CFR 12.80 |
| 2020-3195-3000390-01 | $ 292,760.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1526(e) |
| 2020-3009-3000006-01 | $ 5,000.00 | $ 100.00 | 19 USC 1436 |
| 2020-3001-300028-01 | $ 84,309.00 | $ 6,634.00 | 21 USC 863 |
| 2020-2403-000042-01 | $ 16,916.00 | $ 1,100.00 | 19 USC 1497 |
| 2020-1901-300011-01 | $ 10,082.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1526(e) |
| 2020-1901-300007-01 | $ 21,558.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1526(e) |
| 2019-4909-300216-01 | $ 5,819.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300215-01 | $ 6,137.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300210-01 | $ 456.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300209-01 | $ 824.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300208-01 | $ 5,624.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300207-01 | $ 4,268.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300206-01 | $ 3,947.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300205-01 | $ 29,298.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300204-01 | $ 29,304.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300203-01 | $ 2,878.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-4909-300202-01 | $ 6,000.00 | Pending | 19 USC 1595a |
| 2019-3801-300237-01 | $ 48,529.00 | $ 970.58 | 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2019-3801-300089-01 | $ 40,587.00 | $ 4,058.00 | 1595(a), 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2019-1901-300008-01 | $ 91,000.00 | $ 9,100.00 | 19 USC 1526 |
| 2019-1601-300046-01 | $ 13,923.00 | $ 139.23 | 1595(a), & CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2019-1401-200707-01 | $ 5,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | 19 CFR 149.2(b), 19 CFR 133.62(j) |
| 2018-3801-300241-01 | $ 14,300.00 | $ 594.00 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 853 |
| 2018-3801-300163-01 | $ 13,640.00 | $ 119.96 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3801-300162-01 | $ 10,000.00 | $ 1,225.00 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3801-300156-01 | $ 45,925.00 | $ 3,902.40 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3801-300155-01 | $ 3,961.80 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 | |
| 2018-3801-300153-01 | $ 6,000.00 | $ 3,961.80 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3801-300152-01 | $ 11,820.00 | $ 3,961.80 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3801-300151-01 | $ 6,600.00 | $ 1,056.00 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3801-300150-01 | $ 20,000.00 | $ 988.00 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3801-300149-01 | $ 7,500.00 | $ 1,615.20 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3801-300148-01 | $ 6,300.00 | $ 1,615.20 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3801-3000379-01 | $ 21,000.00 | $ 380.00 | 19 USC 1526 |
| 2018-3801-300031-01 | $ 10,000.00 | $ 500.00 | 15 CFR 30.6, 30.71, 13 USC 305 |
| 2018-3801-3000302-01 | $ 6,300.00 | $ 380.00 | 19 USC 1526 |
| 2018-3801-3000301-01 | $ 10,250.00 | $ 320.00 | 19 USC 1526 |
| 2018-3801-3000242-01 | $ 65,000.00 | $ 6,000.00 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2018-3403-300248-01 | $ 10,000.00 | $ – | 15 CFR 30.6, 30.71, 13 USC 305 |
| 2018-3403-300241-01 | $ 10,000.00 | $ – | 15 CFR 30.6, 30.71, 13 USC 305 |
| 2018-3401-300083-01 | $ 10,000.00 | $ – | 15 CFR 30.6, 30.71, 13 USC 305 |
| 2018-2608-300011-01 | $ 9,214.00 | $ 2,764.00 | 1595(a), 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2018-2608-300009-01 | $ 6,300.00 | $ 1,860.00 | 1595(a), 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2017-3901-300173-01 | $ 10,000.00 | $ 750.00 | 15 CFR 30.6, 30.71, 13 USC 304 |
| 2017-3901-300172-01 | $ 10,000.00 | $ 750.00 | 15 CFR 30.2 |
| 2017-3901-300140-01 | $ 10,000.00 | $ 750.00 | 15 CFR 30.6, 30.71, 13 USC 304 |
| 2017-1601-200054-01 | $ 50,000.00 | $ 500.00 | 15 CFR 30.6, 30.71, 13 USC 305 |
| 2016-3801-200964-01 | $ 50,000.00 | $ 141.00 | 19 CR 113.62(B) |
| 2016-3801-200056-01 | $ 50,000.00 | Cancelled | 19 CFR 113.62 |
| 2015-3801-300002-01 | $ 20,340.00 | $ 2,340.00 | 19 USC 1595a(b), 21 USC 863 |
| 2014-3801-300023-01 | $ 11,500.00 | $ – | 19 USC 1526(e), 19 CFR 133.21 |
| 2014-3801-300022-01 | $ 12,060.00 | $ – | 19 USC 1526(e), 19 CFR 133.21 |
| 2013-3803-300092-01 | $ 125,000.00 | $ 750.00 | 19 USC 1595(a), 1488, 18 USC 1001 |
| 2013-3801-300066-01 | $ 14,843.00 | $ – | 1595(a), 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2013-3801-300065-01 | $ 20,304.00 | $ – | 1595(a), 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2013-3801-300064-01 | $ 19,016.00 | $ – | 1595(a), 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2013-3801-300063-01 | $ 18,581.00 | $ – | 1595(a), 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2013-3801-300062-01 | $ 32,935.00 | $ – | 1595(a), 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2013-3801-300020-01 | $ 18,624.00 | $ – | 1595(a), 7 CFR 319.40-3 |
| 2011-3801-000285-01 | $ 293,652.55 | $ 29,365.25 | 19 USC 1497, 18 USC 545 |
| 2011-2704-300670-01 | $ 10,000.00 | $ 500.00 | 15 CFR 30.6 |
| Case No. | Court | Original Amount | Result | Type | Basis for Penalty/Damages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-11833 | U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan | $146,815.99 | $15,000 | Settlement | 19 USC 1526(e) |
| 12-237 | U.S. Court of International Trade | $256,669.06 | n/a (court permitted withdrawal) | Slip Op 16-70 37 Int'l Trade Rep. (BNA) 1659 2015 Ct. Intl. Trade LEXIS 71 Ct. Int'l Trade No. 2015-70 |
19 USC 1592 |
The facts and circumstances of your customs penalty or liquidated damages case may differ from the facts and circumstances of these cases. The results discussed are not necessarily representative of the range of possible results for any particular case. Each case is different and must be evaluated and handled on its own merit.
Last updated: June 16, 2020 at 16:55 pm